Rooibos nougat

Childhood Memory and Infused Tribute
It was in Montélimar, during family stopovers, that Andrea, our infusion creator, rediscovered nougat: that tender, pearly white square, studded with pistachios and almonds, with hints of melted honey. From this luminous memory, Rooibos Nougat was born, conceived as a faithful, yet lighter, evocation of the famous confectionery. Andrea retained its most emblematic notes – sweet almond, delicate pistachio, the touch of honey – to make them resonate in a sunny infusion, free of sugar and caffeine. A drinkable sweetness, at any time, like a permitted indulgence.

What Plants Say About Childhood
Rooibos, naturally caffeine-free, is the ideal infusion for children. Sweet, rounded, without bitterness, it soothes stomachs and accompanies snacks without over-stimulating or disturbing sleep. Rich in antioxidants and low in tannins, it is easily digestible and can be served warm or cold, plain or lightly flavored. A benevolent drink from South Africa, shared with family as a comforting and tender herbal tea.

Rooibos and Food Pairings
Rooibos Nougat reveals its full richness when paired with dried fruit sweets: melt-in-your-mouth almond cakes, soft pistachio pastries, shortbread biscuits, light baklavas. It also goes wonderfully with dairy desserts, such as rice pudding with caramel.
More unexpected, but just as appealing: it creates a beautiful harmony with cheeses, especially blue cheeses. The suave roundness of the infusion then marries the saline and mineral notes of blue cheeses from central France, in a pairing full of contrast and subtlety.

Rooibos Nougat Recipes and Cocktails
Infused hot in an almond or oat plant-based milk, it becomes a creamy base for a nougat latte, to enjoy by the fire. Iced, it reveals a fresher facet, ideal for accompanying pistachio ice cream or honey sorbet.
Also a perfect base for a liquid dessert: blended with a few soaked dried fruits, and served in a verrine like a light cream to drink… or to enjoy with a spoon.